The Alzheimer Society of Canada’s projections represent an increase of over 65% from 2020. The report predicts that by 2050, the number of people with dementia and the number of caregivers will nearly triple. Unless measures are taken to reduce the
It seems Canadians are having considerably more difficulty in accessing healthcare. The Angus Reid survey found the four Atlantic Provinces, combined with B.C., Sask. and Ont. all had over 60% of respondents saying they faced challenges seeking the
Health P.E.I. has been working with Skip the Waiting Room to offer the platform to book medical services such as vaccinations and COVID-19 tests. The platform will now allow people to find available appointments and schedule blood collection and
The Vaughan Chair in regional economics at UNB believes the job shortage is a result of policies introduced in the 80s and 90s aimed at cutting healthcare costs. On the nursing side, he adds, the pandemic increased workloads, leading to high rates of
Dr. Linda LeBlanc conducted an informal survey with doctors in N.B. and elsewhere which showed they had between 25% and 80% no-show rates at their clinics and practices. The highest rates were from psychiatrists. One Moncton surgeon said that out of
A $1.3 million investment, over four years, will be provided to First Link, which connects individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and their families, to supports and services throughout the progression of the disease. The
The healthcare agency’s initiative includes phoning patients on wait lists in Calgary over the next few months to update them on their status in the wait list. Patients will be asked to confirm their identity by providing their health number and
A children’s advocate says young people aren’t seen as equal to adults and aren’t valued in the same way in that setting. Children First in Canada found the number one threat to children is unintentional and preventable injury such as falls, sports
Most Canadians caught COVID-19 since Omicron and its subvariants triggered waves of infection this year - with estimates suggesting almost two-thirds of the population had it. The study found more than 60% of the overall population had antibodies
The health network will review its sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) program after a Fredericton woman went to a Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital’s ED for a sexual assault forensic examination and was told to schedule an appointment for the